Honolulu J6CR vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power79
- 81Control91
- 70Spin88
- 81Forgiveness90
- 80Sweet spot92
- 72Stability86
- 80Maneuverability78
- 81Pop74
- 84Touch89
- 78Consistency88
- 66Swing weight68
- 59Twist weight82
- 56Launch angle50
- 75Plow through78
- 80Softness82
Honolulu J6CR vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Honolulu J6CR | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $195 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.9 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.48 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.52 | 8.1 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Charged Surface Technology carbon |
| Core material | Multi density foam | Reactive Polymer Core |
Honolulu J6CR verdict
Honolulu's multi-density all-foam core paired with a carbon and fiberglass face — the fiberglass adds free pop that the all-carbon J2CR does not give you.
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 82 against 59 for Honolulu J6CR — a 23-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, maneuverability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J6CR is $35 cheaper at $195.
Twist weight
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 23 points (82 vs 59).
Spin
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 18 points (88 vs 70).
Stability
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 12 points (92 vs 80).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 82 vs 59, sweet spot 92 vs 80, stability 86 vs 72. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 88 vs 70, control 91 vs 81, forgiveness 90 vs 81. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 88 vs 70, control 91 vs 81, touch 89 vs 84. Swing weight 108 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 82 vs 59, forgiveness 90 vs 81, softness 82 vs 80. Its 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want power (+11), pop (+7), launch angle (+6). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want twist weight (+23), spin (+18), stability (+14). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Honolulu J6CR vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 77.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 23 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 110 for Honolulu J6CR. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J6CR or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Honolulu J6CR measures 90 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Multi density foam core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 versus 81. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 88 for spin off its Charged Surface Technology carbon face, against 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 18-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Honolulu J6CR costs $195, $35 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Honolulu J6CR: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face. JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Honolulu J6CR avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Honolulu J6CR rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on twist weight by 23 points; everything else is within 18 points. At $195 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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